Cole vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cole

Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cole Rank #162

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Cole or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Cole and Samuel mean?

Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cole and Samuel boy or girl names?

Cole is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.